Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bald Head, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bald Head, NC.
Next low tide : 3:07 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 9:11 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658901
Common Questions About Tides

Bald Head, NC Tides - Oct 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:524.72:285.17:301.08:221.17:066:56First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:444.73:185.18:251.09:141.17:076:55First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:364.84:095.19:201.010:031.07:086:53Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:284.94:595.210:130.910:510.87:086:52Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:195.05:485.211:050.711:370.77:096:51Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:085.16:335.211:550.67:106:49Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:535.27:145.212:210.512:430.57:116:48Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:335.37:515.21:030.41:300.57:116:47Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:075.38:245.11:440.32:160.47:126:45Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:345.48:535.12:250.23:020.47:136:44Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:565.49:245.03:050.23:480.47:146:43Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:315.510:074.93:470.14:360.57:146:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:195.511:064.84:310.25:260.67:156:40Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:225.45:200.36:230.77:166:39Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:214.812:505.36:190.47:240.77:176:38Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:344.82:065.37:260.48:250.67:186:36Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:394.93:105.48:340.49:240.47:186:35Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:415.14:115.49:380.210:210.27:196:34Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:415.35:095.510:390.111:15-0.17:206:33Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:395.56:045.511:37-0.17:216:32Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:345.76:545.512:06-0.212:32-0.27:226:31New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:245.87:415.412:55-0.31:24-0.27:226:29New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:125.88:275.31:43-0.32:14-0.17:236:28New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:585.79:125.22:29-0.23:020.07:246:27New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:445.69:585.03:120.03:480.27:256:26Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:305.410:454.83:540.24:320.47:266:25Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:175.311:344.74:330.45:150.67:276:24Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:065.15:120.76:000.97:286:23Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:254.612:575.05:530.96:481.07:286:22First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:174.51:484.96:411.07:381.17:296:21First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:094.62:384.97:381.18:291.07:306:20First Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658901)

Common Questions About Bald Head, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bald Head, NC today?

Slack tide in Bald Head, NC is approximately 12:09 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Bald Head, NC?

Bald Head, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Bald Head, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Bald Head, NC?

Tide predictions for Bald Head, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Bald Head, NC?

Tide data for Bald Head, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658901.

What is the moon phase in Bald Head, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bald Head, NC is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Bald Head, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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